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Charging System: Service Precautions

PRECAUTION
- Check that the battery cables are connected to the correct terminals.
- Disconnect the battery cables when the battery is given a quick charge.
- Do not perform tests with a high voltage insulation resistance tester.
- Never disconnect the battery while the engine is running.
- Check that the charging cable is tightened on terminal B of the alternator and the fuse box.
- Do not check whether the alternator generates or not with connecting terminal F to the other terminal.